MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly perished.
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly perished.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive N/S driveshaft seal on rear differential leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken. (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive N/S driveshaft seal on rear differential leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear differential leaking oil
Rear suspension level device broken (headlight)
Front and rear brake pads getting low
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear diff oil leak
Rear headlight level sensor broken
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Rear exhaust clamps corroded
exhaust corroded
exhaust corrode
Exhaust corroded on rear tail box joints!
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads 3 to 4mm
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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WK08 ZTS is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK08 ZTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was WK08 ZTS registered?
WK08 ZTS is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 April 2008.
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